Transfer Rumours - Feb 21

Expressandstar.com brings you transfer talk and other gossip from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa and Walsall.

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We have scoured the back pages and the internet to bring you the latest transfer gossip.

We are not saying they are true – just that they're out there.

Villa

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given has said he wanted to stay at Championship side Middlesbrough. The 37-year-old Irishman joined the Teeside club on loan back in November but will now return to Villa Park after Saturday's match.

Paul Lambert has said Villa defender Alan Hutton will never play for the club again - because his wages are too high.

Walsall

Central defender Matt Preston, has linked up with Evo-Stik League Northern Premier Division outfit, Barwell, on a one-month loan deal. The Saddlers man is thought highly of at Banks's stadium.

Elsewhere

Nothing to report

Other

Welsh Division Three side Pontypridd Town have announced a pre-season friendly against Spanish giants Valencia. The game will take place on July 29th at Valencia's Mestalla stadium.